By Katie Linton Since the birth of snowboarding in the 1960’s Baker has been a headlining mountain for boarders all over the world. The slalom is one of those things that highlights Baker’s history within the culture of snowboarding.
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Seattle Mariners come to town
Photos by Alex George
Ideas ‘Hatching’ in Bellingham
By Katie Linton Ideas are hatching in downtown Bellingham. “We want to create more opportunities for people to get involved with each other and network” said Dylan Green, Hatch co-founder. Hatch is an “idea incubator” that aims to fill vacancies in downtown Bellingham, by making the necessary changes to create…
Reel Change
By Joel Longnecker One of the last remaining video rental stores in town, Film Is Truth, re-opened last month at its new location inside of The Public Market shopping center
Netting a better catch
By Tyler Bergen The waters around the San Juan Islands are home to some of the freshest salmon available in the state. Harvested by the Lummi Island Wild Cooperative (LIWC) and other reefnet fishing operations, these fish are captured sustainably and served in fine restaurants and co-ops across Whatcom County.
Whatcom students active in local music scene
By: Tyler Kirk The local music scene in Bellingham features an arguably extensive and diverse collection of musicians in the area. Two Whatcom Community College students, Henry Dotson, 18, and Teo Crider, 24, have been writing, recording, and performing music in the Bellingham area for years. “I’ve been playing music…
Looking for a good time
By: Tyler Kirk and Jamie Leigh Broten The Bureau of Historical Investigation is a local Bellingham business owned and operated by long-time friends Marissa McGrath, 29, and Sara Holodnick, 31, better known as The Good Time Girls. They specialize in historical tours of downtown Bellingham and Fairhaven with a gift…
Knitting to the sea
By: Jamie Leigh Broten former Whatcom Community College student Christen Mattix, 36, has spent the last three years knitting a rope of yarn from 16th Street and Taylor Avenue to Bellingham Bay, a project she calls “For Longing.” “I started the project May 1, 2012 and I thought it would…
Holy Comic-con, Batman!
A local gathering for comic fans of all ages
Whatcom Voices: What would you do if you were younger
What would you do if you were younger?